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Mmmm, a refreshing and bubbly afternoon beverage as the weather heats up…

• 1 cup water
• 2-inch knob frest gingerroot, sliced (1/4 cups)
• 6 green tea bags or 6 tsp loose green tea
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups club soda
• lime wedges

Bring water and gingerroot to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for one minute; add tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea and gingerroot. Whisk sugar into tea until completely dissolved. Pour tea over ice into large pitcher. Stir in club soda.

Pour into glasses and garnish with lime.

Steep tea, ginger, and cranberries in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain and add nutmeg and cranberry juice – serve warm. (This tea recipe would make a tasty “hot toddy” with a splash of rum!)

Ginger tea or "Ginger Infusion" has a spicy flavor!

Ginger root may be used to create a “Ginger Tea”, which is actually a Ginger Infusion.

How it works: Peel and thinly slice about 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger root and boil in water for 15 minutes. Strain the water and drink as a Ginger Tea. Or, dissolve ground ginger in boiling water. Ginger Teas have a spicy flavor that may be toned down by honey or lemon depending on your preference…

Ginger does wonders to relieve nausea and inflammation. Many people find that drinking Ginger Tea after surgery, while undergoing chemotherapy, or while experiencing pregnancy related nausea helps relieve these symptoms. Ginger is also very aromatic and can help open your sinuses when congested.

Ginger Tea General Brewing Guidelines

Brewing Temperature: 212° (rolling boil)
Brewing Time: 15-20 minutes
2 Tbsp ginger root per cup

Ground Ginger It is much more economical to buy spices in bulk, like this ginger from SpiceCo. 5lbs ground ginger available for $31.54 – this will make lots of ginger tea!